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KURDISH CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Quorn Grange Hotel, 30th July 2017
Bands, Musicians, Performers
Internationally renowned performers in the main
marquee.
Silbus Tari
A Kurdish family group based in Switzerland. Silbus Tari
have performed throughout the world.
Çarnewa
Until late 90s Carnewa was performing successfully in
Northern Kurdistan. Due to their popularity they were
persecuted by the Turkish state which consequently led
to their escape to Germany. Today they are regarded as
one of the most popular Kurdish groups.
Suna Alan
A Kurdish singer who has millions of fans in the
Kurdish speaking world. She has performed in many
international festivals.
Kellys Heroes
To add some traditional Celtic rhythm renowned local
performers with 12 albums under their belt will add to
the international mix.
Art Exhibition
Dogan Ors Kurdish artist fled from Turkey after
military coup. His work is known amongst the Kurdish
community; over 300 paintings.
Film Room
Short, brilliant Kurdish films will be shown
throughout the day.
Please book your chosen times on the form below.
The films shown will be:
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Since ISIS began its advance on Iraq in June 2014,
fewer than two million people have become displaced
refugees in Kurdistan. In this documentary Christian
Refugees retell their story from the beginning of the ISIS
attacks, leading to the mass evacuation of their homes,
and arrival in Kurdistan to seek safety.
Director: Yasaman Sharifmanesh,Iraq, 2015
Arabic with English subtitles.
Duration: 24 minutes
Yoghurt
Although he is living under a Turkish government that has
banned the Kurdish language, Ali (who ıs just a teenager)
comprehends the moral and spiritual importance of an
individual experiencing their mother tongue freely. He
embarks on a perilous journey to deliver a cassette of
Kurdish music, much desired by his grandfather. Here
is a thought – provoking narrative of individual acts of
courage in the face of oppression.
Director: Tahsin Ozmen, Turkey, 2015
Kurdish (Kurmanji) with English Subtitles .
Duration: 14 minutes
Rear Window: Bakur
The short documentary explores the making of Bakur.
Censored at the Istanbul Film Festival, banned by the
Turkish government, Bakur follows a group of PKK
guerrillas going about their daily lives in the mountains
of southeastern Turkey. Reflective and intimate, this
documentary marks the first time a professional film crew
has had full access to the PKK.
Director: by TeleSur
Spanish, English subtitles.
Duration 14 minutes
Bark
This story takes place in Kurdistan during the conflict
in the 1990s. A remote Kurdish village is about to be
evacuated by the Turkish security forces and the only
remaining people in the village are a elderly couple and a
young man who has lost his family. Based on true events.
Note: The main role was played by Haci Lokman, who
was brutally murdered in October the 2nd 2015 in Şırnak,
during the curfews implemented by the AKP government.
He was murdered by the Turkish army and police forces.
Director: Ömer Çakan, Turkey, Kurdish with English
subtitles.
Duration: 19 minutes
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